the Northern Lights

noun

: large areas of green, red, blue, or yellow light that sometimes appear in the night sky in far northern regions

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Beyond its legendary hiking trails, visitors can embark on aerial tours, witness the Northern Lights and paddle through pristine waters in a kayak, on a SUP board or raft out on the water. Food Drink Life, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025 These are some of the cruises that offer you a solid chance of seeing the Northern Lights. Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 15 Apr. 2025 Visit the captivating city of Reykjavik, chase the Northern Lights or go for a dip in the rejuvenating waters of the Blue Lagoon. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025 Somewhere mid-Atlantic, the Northern Lights appeared just above the inky-black horizon. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the Northern Lights

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“The Northern Lights.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Northern%20Lights. Accessed 7 May. 2025.

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